Originally Posted by
Hertz4me
Pre paying for gas NEVER EVER FAVORS the renter
I don't know; I'm pretty talented at getting every last drop of gas out of the car. I'd bet I've left less than a gallon in the tank most times I've taken prepaid fuel. (It's also been the only thing that prevented me from missing my flight.)
Originally Posted by
Hertz4me
don't forget that your also paying airport taxes and fees on that top of that advertised price per gallon, Pre paying for $3.00 per gallon is more like $3.50 with the taxes and fees
That varies by location, and I might even suggest it's not common at all. I take prepaid fuel about 75% of the time when I rent a car, and I've never been charged taxes and fees on top of it.
Also, for some people, time is money, and spending a couple extra bucks on prepaid fuel is worth the time and hassle saved. That should be factored before making any blanket statement about the value of a particular product.